Bio

Welcome to the official website of Loiza Lamers a Dutch model, best known for being the winner of the 10th cycle of Holland’s Next Top Model, and the first transgender winner of the global Top Model franchise. Loiza was born in 1995 as Lucas Lamers and expressed her gender nonconformity early in life, beginning her gender transition early in her childhood. At the age of 10, Loiza was featured in a 2005 documentary by Charlotte Hoogakker titled Van Lucas naar Luus (From Lucas to Luus), which focused on her transition.

Loiza underwent gender reassignment surgery at the age of 18, two years before her appearance on the Dutch adaptation of Top Model. Since winning Holland’s Next Top Model Loiza has gained international interest, support and praise from designers, Photographers, The LBGT community and fans from all over the world. She is currently focused on building her brand as an international model and personality and is looking forward to spreading her message of equality, strength and love to the masses.